On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

Discover the divine significance of Durga Ashtami 2025, falling on Chaitra Navratri Ashtami. Learn about Mahagauri Puja, its date, time, and importance in Hindu mythology, and gear up for a spiritual ...

Basanti Pujo, which is also known as the Chaitra Durga Puja, is a festival that is celebrated during Spring, Chaitra or Basanta Kaal. This is similar to the more famous Sharadiya Durga Puja which ...

From the spiritual grandeur of Kumbh Mela in India to the lively water fights of Songkran in Thailand, these festivals have ...

On Durga Ashtami, the focus is on worshipping Goddess Mahagauri, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. She represents purity, peace, and prosperity. This day is considered very special for those who ...

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It’s a time when devotees come together to worship Maa Durga, seek her blessings, and celebrate her nine forms. While the spiritual essence of the festival is the focal point, the atmosphere you ...

Date: is a Hindu festival beginning on March 30 and ending on April 7. It honours nine forms of Goddess Durga with rituals, ...

Kolkata: With 166 days to go for Durga Puja, several prominent Durga Puja committees in Kolkata initiated their festivities on ‘Poila Baishakh' by displaying their puja banners and revealing ...

While the spiritual essence of the festival is the focal point ... the centerpiece of any Puja Sthal is the idol or image of Maa Durga. You can choose from traditional brass or clay idols ...